Welcome to Week 5 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the 2024 Chicago Marathon with one big goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you're training for a marathon, dealing with PT frustrations, or wondering how to pace a race properly (spoiler: I didn't!), this week's got everything you need.

This week was a GAME-CHANGER: 🏃‍♀️ First time running 6 days this training cycle (and loving it!) 🔥 A blazing fast 5-mile race with absolutely terrible pacing execution 🩺 I fired my physical therapist and found a new one (here's what to look for!) 🌡️ Survived another scorching hot week with a few glorious 67-degree days

I'm breaking down exactly what to look for in a physical therapist, how to find a good one, and why sometimes you need to trust your gut and make a change. Plus, you'll get all the juicy details on my 5-mile race where I went out WAY too fast but somehow held on for a fantastic time.

The heat continues to test me, but those rare cool mornings remind me why I fell in love with running in the first place. My body is responding beautifully to the increased volume, and I'm feeling stronger than ever.

My mantra remains: WHY NOT. Why not trust your instincts about your healthcare team? Why not push through when the pacing plan goes out the window? Why not embrace the process, even when it's messy?

Throughout this series, you'll get real, unfiltered marathon training—the highs, the lows, the PT drama, and the breakthrough moments that make it all worth it.

🖤 The only way you fail is if you fail to try. WHY NOT?!

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BQ or Bust Week 5: Why I Fired My PT, 6-Day Training Weeks, and Racing with Zero Pacing Strategy